Well, I woke up this morning, And I looked out the door. I can tell that old milk cow By the way she lowed.

Hold it fellows, that don't move me. Let's get real, real gone for a change.

Well, I woke up this morning And I looked out the door I can tell that that old milk cow I can tell the way she lowed.

Well, if you've seen my milk cow, Please ride her on home. I ain't had no milkin’ butter Since that cow's been gone.

Well, I tried to treat you right, Day by day. Get out your little prayer book Get down on your knees and pray. You're gonna need, You're gonna need your loving daddy's help someday. Well, then you're gonna be sorry For treating me this way.